Global AIDS Epidemic Zeroes in on Black America
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
07 August 2008
Catastrophic statistics indicate a red warning zone MEXICO CITY - Phill Wilson, founder and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute of Los Angeles, wishes now that African Americans would have took the ... read more >>

Black Schools Neglected, Says Plaintiffs in DISD Lawsuit
Written by Gordon Jackson, Special to the NNPA from the Dallas Examiner
07 August 2008
For plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Dallas Independent School District, the question is not what the district trustees say they’re going to do, but more a matter of “What have you done ... read more >>

Annual Back to School Event Scheduled for August 30
Written by Jennifer Bihm (Contributing Writer)
07 August 2008
A student gets free dental care at last year’s Back to School Health and Family Festival in Exposition Park.“Kids [often] fail in school when they have a hard time hearing or when they can’t ... read more >>

L.A. Colleges Need More Funding
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
07 August 2008
"As a member of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District, I am particularly excited about Measure J and believe it is critical to the continued growth of our local ... read more >>

Be Ready for an Earthquake
Written by Sentinel News Service
07 August 2008
Just Be Ready: Prepare Together Emergency Preparedness Campaign Outlines 10 Essential Items for Your Earthquake Kit A recent study by a group of earthquake experts states that there is a 67 percent ... read more >>

Prevent Stormwater Pollution in Los Angeles
Written by A message from the LA Stormwater Program
07 August 2008
Take a look down when you walk down any city street in Los Angeles. What do you see? Chances are, you will see some of the same items over and over again—cigarette butts, plastic bags, bottles and ... read more >>

Thomas â€˜Tomâ€™ Bradley
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
07 August 2008
Mayor Tom Bradley Thomas J. “Tom” Bradley made history in 1973 when he became the first Black mayor of Los Angeles, the nation’s second largest city. He went on to be the longest ... read more >>

Villaraigosa Raises $1.64 Million for Re-election Bid
Written by Alice Walton, City News Service
07 August 2008
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa raised $1.64 million for his re-election campaign in the first six months of the year, according to campaign finance reports filed July 31 with the Los Angeles City Ethics ... read more >>

Shooting Victim Jasmine Sanders Laid to Rest
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
07 August 2008
Photo courtesy of the Kinney FamilyJasmine Sanders shown celebrating her birthday in a recemt family photograph.Family and friends gathered at Praises of Zion Baptist Church to pay their final respects ... read more >>

Race-â€˜ismâ€™ and Politics
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
07 August 2008
Senator Barack Obama Senator John McCainAs the conventions, and indeed the election, draw near, the campaigns seem to get nastier and uglier Politics in the United States has always been ... read more >>

Bernie Mac Death Rumors Untrue
Written by Sentinel News Service
02 August 2008
UPDATE: Read the Latest story about the Death of Bernie Mac Comedian Still Hospitalized CHICAGO - Rumors circulating about the supposed death of comedian Bernie Mac have been confirmed to be untrue. ... read more >>

Isadore A "Do-Right Man"
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer
01 August 2008
Local politician and community activist Isadore Hall is participating in Essence Magazine's 2008 "Do-Right Men" competition. The newly elected Democratic Nominee for the California ... read more >>

Six Reaccreditations at Florida A&M
Written by Courtney Henderson, Special to the NNPA from the Capital Outlook
31 July 2008
It has been a year since Dr. James H. Ammons came to Florida A&M University and took over as president. Six degree programs at FAMU that were in trouble have now all been reaccredited under Ammons’ ... read more >>

Shooting Rocks Quiet Inglewood Neighborhood
Written by RaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢Kenna Joseph, Sentinel Intern
31 July 2008
Allegations made by grieving father anger residents The complex at 124 N. Hillcrest Blvd. in Inglewood has been the center of the media frenzy since last week’s murder of resident Kevin Wicks. ... read more >>